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Two Incidents: Burglary (Nu Delta and Phi Kappa Theta)

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MIT Police issued a crime alert / timely warning on or about 2018-07-08. Full text is preserved from the official MIT Police Crime Alerts archive.

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Timely Warning: 2 Incidents-Burglary Incident #1 Nu Delta fraternity, which is located at 460 Beacon Street, Boston was burglarized sometime on July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM. Summary A resident reported that his Playstation gaming console and controllers were stolen from his room. The contents of his backpack were dumped out on his bed and the backpack had been taken as well. Unknown how entrance was gained. Suspect There is no suspect description at this time. Incident #2 Phi Kappa Theta fraternity, which is located at 229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston was burglarized on July 7, 2018 between approximately 3:00 AM and 3:45 AM. Summary Cameras in the house captured footage of an unknown male intruder inside the house. A review showed the following: an unknown male peering through the front door of the residence, then seen walking through the dining room, and then observed walking out the back door of the residence. The intruder spent about 30 minutes inside the house. There is nothing reported missing at this time. The reporting party stated that the only way into the dining room is through one of two doors or by gaining access through a window. Suspect The unknown male intruder is observed on camera as: Male, black, approximately 5' 9" tall, wearing black pants and a white t-shirt. Suggestions While victims of crimes are never to blame for criminal activity, there are some precautions that can be taken. In order to protect yourself and your belongings from theft and/or facilitate the recovery of your stolen property, MIT Police encourage you to follow these tips: - See Something - Say Something: Immediately notify the MIT Police at 617-253-1212 or 100 from any campus phone if you believe a crime is occurring, has occurred, or is about to occur. - If you are living in an MIT FSILG or other MIT housing this summer, make sure any non-MIT residents know to call the MIT Police in an emergency or to report criminal activity. - Always lock your doors and windows. Assure that the locks are in good working order. - Report all tailgaters, report suspicious people/activity. - Document serial numbers of your electronics and take pictures of your valuables. Keep this in a safe place to provide to the police in the event you are burglarized. The MIT Police want to remind the MIT community that we are located in an urban setting and share many of the crime and safety issues that exist in any city. The MIT Police are investigating these crimes and request the assistance from the MIT community. If you wish to leave an anonymous tip please call 617-258-TIPS (8-8477). Issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato Crime Analyst MIT Police Department 617-253-1212
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To check this alert, Claude Opus 5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

Timely Warning: 2 Incidents-Burglary Incident #1 Nu Delta fraternity, which is located at 460 Beacon Street, Boston was burglarized sometime on July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM. Summary A resident reported that his Playstation gaming console and controllers were stolen from his room. The contents of his backpack were dumped out on his bed and the backpack had been taken as well. Unknown how entrance was gained. Suspect There is no suspect description at this time. Incident #2 Phi Kappa Theta fraternity, which is located at 229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston was burglarized on July 7, 2018 between approximately 3:00 AM and 3:45 AM. Summary Cameras in the house captured footage of an unknown male intruder inside the house. A review showed the following: an unknown male peering through the front door of the residence, then seen walking through the dining room, and then observed walking out the back door of the residence. The intruder spent about 30 minutes inside the house. There is nothing reported missing at this time. The reporting party stated that the only way into the dining room is through one of two doors or by gaining access through a window. Suspect The unknown male intruder is observed on camera as: Male, black, approximately 5' 9" tall, wearing black pants and a white t-shirt. Suggestions While victims of crimes are never to blame for criminal activity, there are some precautions that can be taken. In order to protect yourself and your belongings from theft and/or facilitate the recovery of your stolen property, MIT Police encourage you to follow these tips: - See Something - Say Something: Immediately notify the MIT Police at 617-253-1212 or 100 from any campus phone if you believe a crime is occurring, has occurred, or is about to occur. - If you are living in an MIT FSILG or other MIT housing this summer, make sure any non-MIT residents know to call the MIT Police in an emergency or to report criminal activity. - Always lock your doors and windows. Assure that the locks are in good working order. - Report all tailgaters, report suspicious people/activity. - Document serial numbers of your electronics and take pictures of your valuables. Keep this in a safe place to provide to the police in the event you are burglarized. The MIT Police want to remind the MIT community that we are located in an urban setting and share many of the crime and safety issues that exist in any city. The MIT Police are investigating these crimes and request the assistance from the MIT community. If you wish to leave an anonymous tip please call 617-258-TIPS (8-8477). Issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato Crime Analyst MIT Police Department 617-253-1212

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. Labeled "Timely Warning" and issued by Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the MIT Police Department, an unambiguous institutional sender.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: It is labeled a Timely Warning and issued by Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the MIT Police Department.
    2. present: Issued by "Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department", identifying the sender.
    3. present: Issued by Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the MIT Police Department, a named sender.
    4. present: MIT Police are named and the warning is issued by Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the department.
    5. present: "Issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department" identifies the sending authority.
    6. present: The warning is issued by Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the MIT Police Department.
    7. present: Headed "Timely Warning" and signed by Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the MIT Police Department.
    8. present: Issued by "Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department", an identified issuer.
    9. present: Labeled "Timely Warning" and signed by a crime analyst of the MIT Police Department.
    10. present: It is headed "Timely Warning" and issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department.
    11. present: MIT Police are investigating and Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the MIT Police issued it.
    12. present: Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the MIT Police Department issues this titled Timely Warning.
    13. present: Labelled a Timely Warning and issued by Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the MIT Police Department.
    14. present: The MIT Police are named as investigators and Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato signs for the department.
    15. present: Labeled a Timely Warning and issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department.
    16. present: The MIT Police Department issued it, signed by Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato.
    17. present: It is headed "Timely Warning" and signed by Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the MIT Police Department.
    18. present: Signed by Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the MIT Police Department, which is investigating.
    19. present: The warning is issued by Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the MIT Police Department.
    20. present: The header reads "Timely Warning" and it is issued by Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of MIT Police.
    21. present: Signed by Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the MIT Police Department, which is investigating.
    22. present: Issued by "Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department", a clear sender identification.
    23. present: Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the MIT Police Department issues it and the MIT Police are investigating.
    24. present: The warning closes with Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the MIT Police Department as issuer.
    25. present: The notice is signed by Crime Analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the MIT Police Department, which is investigating.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. Two burglaries are reported: a stolen "Playstation gaming console and controllers" at Nu Delta and an "unknown male intruder inside the house" at Phi Kappa Theta.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: Two burglaries are named, including an "unknown male intruder inside the house" captured on camera.
    2. present: The heading "2 Incidents-Burglary" and an "unknown male intruder inside the house" name the threat.
    3. present: Titled "2 Incidents-Burglary", with a gaming console stolen and an intruder filmed inside a house.
    4. present: The header reads "2 Incidents-Burglary" and describes a theft plus an "unknown male intruder inside the house".
    5. present: The header reads "2 Incidents-Burglary", with a stolen gaming console and an unknown male intruder inside a house.
    6. present: Its title, "2 Incidents-Burglary", and an intruder captured on camera name the hazard clearly.
    7. present: Two burglaries are named, including an "unknown male intruder inside the house" captured on camera.
    8. present: Titled "2 Incidents-Burglary", it describes a theft and an "unknown male intruder" inside a house.
    9. present: It reports two burglaries, including "an unknown male intruder inside the house" on camera.
    10. present: Two burglaries are reported, one with a stolen gaming console and one with an "unknown male intruder" inside.
    11. present: Titled "2 Incidents-Burglary" and describes stolen gaming equipment and an unknown male intruder inside a house.
    12. present: Two burglaries are reported, including a gaming console theft and "an unknown male intruder inside the house".
    13. present: Two burglaries are named, including an "unknown male intruder inside the house" captured on camera.
    14. present: Two burglaries are named, including "an unknown male intruder inside the house" captured on camera.
    15. present: Reports two burglaries, one with a stolen gaming console and one with "an unknown male intruder inside the house".
    16. present: It is headed "2 Incidents-Burglary" and describes an intruder captured on camera inside a house.
    17. present: Two burglaries are named, including "an unknown male intruder inside the house" captured on camera.
    18. present: It is headed "2 Incidents-Burglary" and describes stolen gaming equipment and an intruder inside a house.
    19. present: The header reads "2 Incidents-Burglary", with a stolen console and an unknown intruder inside a house.
    20. present: Two burglaries are reported, including an "unknown male intruder inside the house" on camera.
    21. present: Headed "2 Incidents-Burglary", with a stolen console and an "unknown male intruder inside the house".
    22. present: Headed "2 Incidents-Burglary", it describes a theft and an unknown male intruder inside a residence.
    23. present: The header reads "2 Incidents-Burglary" and both accounts describe theft and an intruder inside a residence.
    24. present: The header reads "2 Incidents-Burglary", with a console stolen and an unknown male intruder inside a house.
    25. present: The header reads "2 Incidents-Burglary", and an unknown male intruder was filmed walking through a fraternity house.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. Both houses are addressed, Nu Delta "located at 460 Beacon Street, Boston" and Phi Kappa Theta "located at 229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: Addresses are given for Nu Delta at "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and Phi Kappa Theta at "229 Commonwealth Avenue".
    2. present: Two addresses are given: "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
    3. present: Names Nu Delta at 460 Beacon Street and Phi Kappa Theta at 229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.
    4. present: Two addresses are given, "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
    5. present: Two addresses are named: "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
    6. present: It names Nu Delta at "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and Phi Kappa Theta at "229 Commonwealth Avenue".
    7. present: Both addresses are given, "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
    8. present: It names "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston" as the two scenes.
    9. present: Addresses are given: "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
    10. present: It names Nu Delta at "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and Phi Kappa Theta at "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
    11. present: Names Nu Delta at 460 Beacon Street and Phi Kappa Theta at 229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.
    12. present: Addresses are precise: "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
    13. present: Addresses are given: "Nu Delta fraternity ... 460 Beacon Street" and "Phi Kappa Theta ... 229 Commonwealth Avenue".
    14. present: It names Nu Delta at "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and Phi Kappa Theta at "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
    15. present: Names "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston" as the two locations.
    16. present: Both addresses appear: "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
    17. present: Two addresses are given, "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
    18. present: Two addresses are given: "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
    19. present: Two addresses are named: 460 Beacon Street and 229 Commonwealth Avenue, both in Boston.
    20. present: Addresses are given: "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
    21. present: Two addresses are given: "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
    22. present: Two addresses are named: "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
    23. present: Two addresses are named: "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
    24. present: Two addresses are named: "460 Beacon Street, Boston" and "229 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston".
    25. present: Two addresses are given: 460 Beacon Street and 229 Commonwealth Avenue, both in Boston.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. Readers are told to lock doors and windows, brief non MIT summer residents on calling police, and report tailgaters and suspicious activity.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: Readers are told to lock doors and windows, brief non-MIT summer residents on calling police, and report tailgaters.
    2. present: Readers are told to lock doors and windows, tell non MIT residents to call police, and report suspicious activity.
    3. present: Advises locking doors and windows, documenting serial numbers, and telling non-MIT residents to call police.
    4. present: It instructs readers to lock doors and windows, tell non-MIT residents to call police, and report suspicious activity.
    5. present: Readers are told to lock doors and windows, brief non-MIT summer residents, and report suspicious activity.
    6. present: It advises locking doors and windows, reporting suspicious activity, and calling MIT Police in emergencies.
    7. present: It instructs readers to lock doors and windows, report suspicious activity, and brief non MIT residents.
    8. present: It tells readers to lock doors and windows, report suspicious activity, and call MIT Police.
    9. present: It tells readers to lock doors and windows, brief non-MIT residents, and report suspicious activity.
    10. present: It instructs residents to lock doors and windows, tell non-MIT residents to call police, and report tailgaters.
    11. present: Tells residents to lock doors and windows, brief non MIT residents, and report suspicious activity.
    12. present: Recipients are instructed to lock doors and windows, report tailgaters, and call the MIT Police about crimes.
    13. present: Readers are told to lock doors and windows, report suspicious activity, and have non-MIT residents call police.
    14. present: Readers are told to lock doors and windows, report tailgaters, and have non MIT residents call MIT Police.
    15. present: Instructs readers to lock doors and windows, tell non-MIT residents to call police, and report suspicious activity.
    16. present: It directs readers to lock doors and windows, report tailgaters, and tell non-MIT residents to call police.
    17. present: It instructs readers to lock doors and windows, report tailgaters and call MIT Police in an emergency.
    18. present: Guidance includes locking doors and windows, reporting tailgaters, and telling non-MIT residents to call MIT Police.
    19. present: Readers are told to lock doors and windows, report tailgaters, and have non-MIT residents call police.
    20. present: It instructs readers to lock doors and windows, report suspicious activity, and call MIT Police in emergencies.
    21. present: Readers are told to lock doors and windows, report tailgaters and call MIT Police about criminal activity.
    22. present: Recipients are instructed to lock doors and windows, tell non-MIT residents to call police, and report suspicious activity.
    23. present: Readers are told to lock doors and windows, report suspicious activity, and brief non-MIT residents on calling police.
    24. present: Readers are told to lock doors and windows, report tailgaters, and call MIT Police to report criminal activity.
    25. present: It advises locking doors and windows, telling non-MIT residents to call MIT Police, and reporting suspicious activity.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. The windows are tight: July 6, 2018 "between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM", and July 7, 2018 "between approximately 3:00 AM and 3:45 AM".

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    1. present: Dates and hours are precise: July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM, and July 7 between 3:00 and 3:45 AM.
    2. present: Times are exact, such as July 6 "between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM" and July 7 "3:00 AM and 3:45 AM".
    3. present: Gives "July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM" and the 3:00 to 3:45 AM window on July 7.
    4. present: It dates both events, July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM, and July 7, 2018 around 3:00 to 3:45 AM.
    5. present: Dates and times are given, including July 6 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM and July 7 from about 3:00 to 3:45 AM.
    6. present: Dates and hours are given, including July 7, 2018 "between approximately 3:00 AM and 3:45 AM".
    7. present: Dates and hours appear, "July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM" and July 7 from 3:00 to 3:45 AM.
    8. present: It gives July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM and July 7 between 3:00 and 3:45 AM.
    9. present: Dates and times are precise, such as "July 7, 2018 between approximately 3:00 AM and 3:45 AM".
    10. present: Dates and windows are given, including July 6 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM and July 7 from about 3:00 AM.
    11. present: Gives July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM, and July 7, 2018 between 3:00 and 3:45 AM.
    12. present: It dates the incidents "July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM" and July 7 between 3:00 and 3:45 AM.
    13. present: Dates and hours are supplied, such as July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM and July 7 at 3:00 AM.
    14. present: Times are precise, for example July 7, 2018 "between approximately 3:00 AM and 3:45 AM".
    15. present: Gives "July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM" and "July 7, 2018 between approximately 3:00 AM and 3:45 AM".
    16. present: It gives "July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM" and a 3:00 to 3:45 AM window on July 7.
    17. present: Each incident is dated and timed, for example "July 7, 2018 between approximately 3:00 AM and 3:45 AM".
    18. present: It specifies "July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM" and "July 7, 2018 between approximately 3:00 AM and 3:45 AM".
    19. present: It dates the burglaries to July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM and July 7 between 3:00 and 3:45 AM.
    20. present: Both incidents are dated and timed, for example "July 7, 2018 between approximately 3:00 AM and 3:45 AM".
    21. present: Times are specified, including July 6 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM and July 7 between 3:00 and 3:45 AM.
    22. present: Specific windows are given, including "July 7, 2018 between approximately 3:00 AM and 3:45 AM".
    23. present: It gives July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM and July 7 between about 3:00 and 3:45 AM.
    24. present: It gives dates and clock windows, "July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM" and July 7 from 3:00 to 3:45 AM.
    25. present: Exact windows are provided, "July 6, 2018 between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM" and 3:00 to 3:45 AM on July 7.
  • Impactabsent3/25

    Final assessment

    Absent, 3 of 25. A few reads treated an intruder who "spent about 30 minutes inside the house" as implied severity, but the text asserts no harm and says "nothing reported missing".

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. absent: Despite an intruder spending thirty minutes inside, the text states no danger, threat, or severity to occupants.
    2. absent: An intruder inside a house is reported, yet no harm, danger, or severity is stated.
    3. absent: Losses and a 30 minute intrusion are recounted, but no danger or severity is stated.
    4. absent: Nothing is said about danger or severity, and the second incident notes nothing reported missing.
    5. absent: An intruder spending thirty minutes inside is reported as fact, with no stated consequence or level of danger.
    6. absent: An intruder spending thirty minutes inside is reported without any stated risk or severity.
    7. absent: The intruder's 30 minutes inside is noted but no harm or severity is stated for readers.
    8. absent: The intruder's presence is narrated without any statement of risk, harm, or seriousness.
    9. absent: No harm or severity is asserted; one house reported nothing even missing.
    10. absent: An intruder spent thirty minutes inside, yet the text states no risk, harm or severity.
    11. absent: An intruder inside an occupied house is described, yet no risk or severity is spelled out.
    12. absent: An intruder lingering 30 minutes is described, but no harm or severity is asserted in the text.
    13. present: It stresses an intruder "spent about 30 minutes inside the house" while residents were present, conveying the seriousness of the exposure.
    14. absent: An intruder spending 30 minutes inside is reported without any stated risk or severity to occupants.
    15. absent: Although an intruder lingered thirty minutes, the text states no consequence or level of danger.
    16. absent: An intruder spending thirty minutes inside is described without any stated danger or severity.
    17. absent: Property loss is noted but the notice makes no claim about danger or severity to people.
    18. absent: Although an intruder spent thirty minutes inside occupied housing, no harm or severity is stated.
    19. absent: Despite an intruder spending 30 minutes inside, the text states no risk of harm or severity.
    20. absent: An intruder lingering 30 minutes is described, but no consequence or level of danger is asserted.
    21. absent: An intruder inside an occupied house is described, but no harm or severity is actually stated.
    22. present: Noting an intruder "spent about 30 minutes inside the house" while residents lived there implies a serious risk to occupants.
    23. absent: The intruder spent 30 minutes inside and a console was stolen, but no harm or severity is stated.
    24. present: It stresses an unknown intruder "spent about 30 minutes inside the house" while residents lived there, implying serious exposure.
    25. absent: An intruder spending thirty minutes inside is described, yet no harm or severity is ever asserted.

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